working the policy shift at the big corporation. formerly a decade in civil society. comedian. writer. fauxhipster. foreigner sans accent.

Joined October 2008
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Last week, @facebook released the charter for its content moderation “Supreme Court”, but is it actually going to do anything? My op-ed in today’s @sfchronicle: prolly not, it seems like politics as usual, but there ARE actual multistakeholder solutions. sfchronicle.com/opinion/open…
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New beginnings! I am excited to announce that I’m now a Data and Privacy Policy Manager at @Meta, working on AI Policy and Regulations. Looking forward to what will likely be a very interesting and challenging time working in industry, after a decade in civil society!
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After almost 2 years at @OTI, it’s time to say good bye. It’s bittersweet to leave a dream job, filled almost exclusively with amazing, smart, kind people, but sometimes you have to take wild swings.
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A million thanks to Chhaya Kapadia for taking a chance back in 2022, to @PremMTrivedi for his amazing mentorship and leadership, and to all those who I was very fortunate to work alongside during my time at @NewAmerica!
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The EU’s #AIAct was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, meaning that it has officially entered into law & will come into force early next month! What does that mean for EU businesses & the world at large? ICYMI, @OTI’s @morar explains: bit.ly/4cCwjhE

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Seven months after the political agreement, the #AI Act has finally become law today. Welcome, Regulation 2024/1689! It will become a household name soon enough. Now the clock starts ticking for all the legal deadlines.
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Now happening at @futureofprivacy #AIforward event: @tatiianarice moderating a panel on states and AI legislation with VA state delegate Michelle Maldonado and CO state senator Robert Rodriguez! Great to hear from these policymakers!
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I have a folder on my desktop named "Old Desktop" Inside which is a bunch of stuff and a folder named "Old Desktop" Inside which is still more stuff and a folder named "Old Desktop" I don't even know how many layers deep it goes at this point.
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Ahead of this morning's legislative hearing on sunsetting #Section230, OTI's @morar stresses that putting an expiration date on the law is not the most effective way to address online harms & keep large tech companies accountable. newamerica.org/oti/press-rel…
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A group of civil society orgs led by @OTI & @CenDemTech issued an open letter to legislators, opposing the #KidsOffSocialMediaAct (#KOSMA) & urging them to focus on passing a bicameral comprehensive #privacy bill. Our statement, w/ a link to the letter: newamerica.org/oti/press-rel…
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Two parts of the Senate Bipartisan AI Working Group that leapt out at me and correspond to work I’ve done @BrookingsInst. “Strong” bipartisan statement helpful to have as Senate Commerce Committee works to bring American Privacy Rights Act forward.
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Do I have to tap the sign? newamerica.org/the-thread/in…
NEWS: RM @FrankPallone & Chair @cathymcmorris unveil a new proposal in @WSJopinion to sunset Section 230. "Congress’s failure to revisit this law is irresponsible and untenable. That is why we’re taking bipartisan action." Read all about it 👇 wsj.com/articles/sunset-of-s…
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Can a national standard for data security better protect American consumers & companies? Learn more during today's Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, & Data Security where @OTI's @PremMTrivedi will testify. 📺 2:30pm ET bit.ly/3y4eR6g

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The House, this week, will vote on the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act. It would close the loophole used by law enforcement to buy data, like location or internet records, without a warrant! We urge all members to vote YES on this bill! newamerica.org/oti/press-rel…
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On Sunday, a new bipartisan, bicameral, comprehensive federal privacy bill dropped. Today @techpolicypress rounded up thoughts from folks in the privacy world. I talked about the realities of compromise and the need for us to work on it & make it better: techpolicy.press/experts-pro…
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Today, the @HouseCommerce Communications & Technology Subcommittee is holding a hearing on #Section230 & its future. @morar states that Congress is going down the wrong path by continuing to spotlight Section 230 in the context of addressing online harms. bit.ly/3Jfe4Ss

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Yet another 230 hearing today in Congress! Talking Section 230 implications of judicial cases (or its limits) won’t actually deal with the harms many folks encounter, daily, online! Status quo IS untenable, so let’s actually work to solve it! newamerica.org/oti/blog/to-c…
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Congress wants to find solutions to online harms, and that is a laudable goal. Significantly altering Section 230 is not the right vehicle, in fact it’s driving 20 mph above the speed limit while going the wrong way on a completely different highway. newamerica.org/oti/blog/to-c…
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I’m generally open to talking w well-funded AI-Safetyism folks to seek alignment on baseline issues, and get a stronger coalition on those topics, but this bill draft shows a lot of daylight (pun sadly not intended) between us, and no overtures from them, not even superficially.
Center for AI Policy Releases Model Legislation to Ensure Safer and Responsible Advanced Artificial Intelligence WASHINGTON - April 9, 2024 - To ensure a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is safe for society, the Center for AI Policy (CAIP) today announced its proposal for the "Responsible Advanced Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024." This sweeping model legislation establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating advanced AI systems, championing public safety, and fostering technological innovation with a strong sense of ethical responsibility. "This model legislation is creating a safety net for the digital age," said Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of CAIP, "to ensure that exciting advancements in AI are not overwhelmed by the risks they pose." The "Responsible Advanced Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024" is model legislation that contains provisions for requiring that AI be developed safely, as well as requirements on permitting, hardware monitoring, civil liability reform, the formation of a dedicated federal government office, and instructions for emergency powers. The key provisions of the model legislation include: 1. Establishment of the Frontier Artificial Intelligence Systems Administration to regulate AI systems posing potential risks. 2. Definitions of critical terms such as "frontier AI system," "general-purpose AI," and risk classification levels. 3. Provisions for hardware monitoring, analysis, and reporting of AI systems. 4. Civil criminal liability measures for non-compliance or misuse of AI systems. 5. Emergency powers for the administration to address imminent AI threats. 6. Whistleblower protection measures for reporting concerns or violations. The model legislation intends to provide a regulatory framework for the responsible development and deployment of advanced AI systems, mitigating potential risks to public safety, national security, and ethical considerations. "As leading AI developers have acknowledged, private AI companies lack the right incentives to address this risk fully," said Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of CAIP. "Therefore, for advanced AI development to be safe, federal legislation must be passed to monitor and regulate the use of the modern capabilities of frontier AI and, where necessary, the government must be prepared to intervene rapidly in an AI-related emergency." Green-Lowe envisions a world where "AI is safe enough that we can enjoy its benefits without undermining humanity's future." The model legislation will mitigate potential risks while fostering an environment where technological innovation can flourish without compromising national security, public safety, or ethical standards. “CAIP is committed to collaborating with responsible stakeholders to develop effective legislation that governs the development and deployment of advanced AI systems. Our door is open.” Access the text here: assets.caip.org/caip/RAAIA%2…
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To the 5 people that haven’t yet sent me this, please rest assured, everyone else already did. Truly no need to send it to me anymore.
eclipse this, eclipse that — how about you watch one of the 135 clips i DMed you while you were at work
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